Tag Archives: ministry

The second best gift

Posted on December 24, 2017 by Dr. G

Will you embrace all of the gifts God has given you in the year ahead, including the ability to serve and represent Jesus in extending his love to those who are hurting? Continue reading →

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The quiet ministry of a special needs grandparent

Posted on June 4, 2017 by Dr. G

How many grandparents quietly, day in and day out, without fanfare or special recognition provide an irreplaceable blessing through the care they provide to children with disabilities? Continue reading →

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We’re starting a new group for leaders in mental health inclusion ministry

Posted on January 30, 2017 by Dr. G

Our crew at Key Ministry is starting a Facebook group for leaders interested in advancing the cause of mental health inclusion ministry. Continue reading →

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10 ways to be a safe church for sexual assault survivors

Posted on June 21, 2016 by Shannon

How can our churches be safe places for survivors like me, even those who will never disclose their stories? Continue reading →

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What to do if you’re upset by the direction of our culture?

Posted on March 6, 2016 by Dr. G

How might we “fight the good fight” in the face of our fear and despair? Continue reading →

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What if church leaders shouldn’t be church leaders?

Posted on September 22, 2015 by Dr. G

If it’s tragic that a kid will needlessly suffer for months or years because they or their family had a suboptimal interaction with a mental health professional, how much greater is the tragedy when a kid or family has an negative experience with a representative of the church with eternal consequences? Continue reading →

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5 ways you can minister to a family with a failed adoption

Posted on July 26, 2015 by Dr. G

But while the child isn’t lost to this world, he or she is lost to the family. Their grief is real. The dreams they had for the child need to be laid to rest. Give them permission to mourn those losses. Continue reading →

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Including kids and teens with mental illness at church…What are the barriers?

Posted on January 28, 2014 by Dr. G

I’ve come to the conclusion that our team at Key Ministry needs to, at the very least, put forth a conceptual model for a mental health/trauma inclusion ministry that could be implemented by churches of all sizes, denominations and organizational styles. Continue reading →

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Help Wanted…for two “Key” jobs

Posted on January 15, 2014 by Dr. G

We’re looking for a couple of good men…or women. We have two paid positions we’re seeking to fill. Continue reading →

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Four Key Initiatives…Key Ministry 2.0

Posted on December 1, 2013 by Dr. G

Our team has felt led to pursue four specific ministry initiatives in the coming year…I’ll introduce the four initiatives today. Continue reading →

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